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Vehicle recently began refusing to accept fuel, nearly stranding me on a road trip with no way to drive it. Tested on multiple pumps/stations and filling positions, and the problem persists. Cannot get more than 1/4 gallon of fuel into the tank without the pump shutting off automatically.
Ram 1500 Fuel Sensor malfunctions over time providing an empty reading when fuel level is well above zero. Part is poorly designed and can lead to confusion as to the actual fuel reading. In researching this issue, it appears that many other RAM 1500 owners are experiencing the same issue -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jlJjR2cDck.
Engine speed surged while pulling into parking space. Bringing to dealer to have checked. No warning, or codes given. $1500 in damages to my vehicle and probably the same to the parked car in front of me. Worried about my safety now with this sudden acceleration.
I have a 2016 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. The computer was reprogrammed to comply with the emissions lawsuit brought against fca. After this update, the vehicle fuel mileage dropped about 18% which is less than the advertised mileage. The vehicle also lost power (I have no way of measuring) but a noticeable difference when towing. Last but most importantly, there is a terrible throttle response lag when the engine is cold. This issue has caused some near crash scenarios for me when attempting to pull out on a busy road. Specifically, when accelerating from a stop or while rolling when the engine is cold, the throttle must be pushed between 3/4 and full to get the vehicle to respond (I've read this is caused by the cold turbine). This occurs every day with the masters near accident occurring today while leaving the dealership. I have taken the vehicle to 3 different dealers and made complaints directly to fca with no satisfactory answers to address the problems.
Fuel sensor failure appears on the dash, along with the fuel gauge moving all the way to empty. Brings up check engine light. This happened during travel and can come and go until the sensor completely fails.
- Tomball, TX, USA
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We have been trying to get 2 recalls repaired to our vehicle for over a year now. I called this week and the dealership informed me they were a year out for scheduling and were only doing 1 recall repair per week. My truck is running poorly (no acceleration, engine is struggling. Runs ok while stationary but struggles to operate when moving be it city or highway.) and with only one dealership available I am at a loss. What are we supposed to do?
I have owned this vehicle for over two years and have asked several time to have recall 19V-757 fixed. I get the same answer that Chrysler will only alow them to get a certian number of parts to do these repairs. They can put me on a list to get them repaired. This is unacceptable. There is a recall it should be fixed immediately not when they get around to it. Two years is not getting it repaired in a timely manner!
After diesel emission modification transmission shifts very rough and jumps vehicle when cold. It sends wheels into spinout when entering roads which can be dangerous. Fuel economy also fell from average of 23-24mpg to below 21mpg. I have taken it to the shop 3 times already. The shop will "reset" the computer, but the issue comes back within a few days. Need a permanent fix.
The fuel gage intermittently drops to zero fuel whe the tank is approximately half full or less. Based on numerous searches this is a common problem. This should be a safety recall item.
My trucks gas pump icon started flashing after the warning dinger went off on my 2016 Ram 1500 crew cab sport. I then noticed my gas gauge showed empty. I checked my trip meter and saw that only 86 miles had been driven since I last filled up. I was driving home from anchorage and in the middle of the pass. It was late, dark and snowing with no cell service and no gas stations for miles, needless to say I was stressed out untill I had my truck scanned the next day, and the active code is P0463, fuel level sensor. I've done some research and it seems to be an inherent problem with many Dodge vehicles, not just trucks. I feel the company should recall their inferior parts and address this problem. My local Dodge dealer has one in stock for $197.90 before taxes and installation. Probably at least 3 hours labor. Thanks in advance for investigating my complaint.
Fuel guage reads empty even with a full tank.. check engine light won't go off due to it and there is a hesitation in exceleration due to fuel inconsistancy
As I was driving, after turning a corner, accelerating about 40 mph the engine violently shook, truck lost engine power. Dead. After towing back to dealer, the fault code indicated the sensor ring failed (recall W58). That was mid-September 2020. The truck was in same dealership for most time since last week of August 2020 with emissions problems. So far, all have been covered by warranty. Dealer has provided me with transportation, but I have not had my vehicle to drive, with no end in sight. Lockwood motors marshall mn has all repair invoices, since they have been warranty covered.
Fuel sensor is causing the vehicle to read empty on fuel and the check engine light comes on. While driving the warnings makes noise so you take you eyes off the road to see what's going on with your vehicle.
Fuel pump sensor failure on truck, very dangerous, I do not know how much fuel is in my tank, the fuel gage drops to empty. I am afraid I will get stuck in a snow storm and run out of gas. Ram is well aware of the issue as it is very common and they will not repair for free.
Top of the fuel sending unit cracked, causing the diesel fuel to continually stream out under the truck as long as it was running. Causing a fire hazard and loss of power.
After filling gas tank, gas gauge sporadically goes to empty and low gas light comes on. Happens pretty much every time I fill the tank. Happens out of nowhere while driving and during startup. Also shuts down remote start due to low fuel warning. 45000 miles
With gas in tank the fuel gauge goes right to empty and the gas light comes on in the instrument panel and works only once in a while. While driving with a full tank of gas needle goes straight to empty and gas light comes on. Has happened 4 times in last week. Truck has 46000 miles on it.
Truck stuck at high speed, unable to de-accelarate, turned truck to neutral and applied hand brake to gradually stop. Message received on truck;" service throtle body" milage on truck 86463. I was driving about 60 mhp and attempted to pass a slow car when this happen.
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- Charlottesville, VA, USA